American Couples National Championship
Schedule of Events - LaGrange, GA
West Point Lake - August 30-September 4, 2010

Host: LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce & Highland Marine Resort

Host Hotel: Highland Marina Resort
1000 Seminole Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
1.866.378.7001

Monday, Aug 30 - All Anglers – 1st Practice Day
Optional Day & or Night Tours

Tuesday, Aug. 31 - All Anglers – 2nd Practice Day
Optional Day & or Night Tours

Wednesday, Sep. 1 - All Anglers – 3rd Practice Day
- 7:00pm Directors Meeting 1
(Low Country Restaurant - Young Mills Road LaGrange, GA 30241)

Thursday, Sep. 2 - All Anglers – 4th Practice Day
- 4:00pm – 6:00pm Registration
- 6:00pm Dinner Hoofer’s Restaurant
- 7:00pm Rules & Safety Meeting
(Hoofer’s Restaurant - 3472 Hogansville Road LaGrange, GA 30240)
 

Friday, Sep. 3 - Tournament Launch
Safe Daylight Highland Marina
3:00pm Weigh-in Highland Marine
 

Saturday, Sep. 4 - Tournament Launch
Safe Daylight Highland Marina
3:00pm Weigh-in Highland Marina
5:00pm Awards Ceremony Highland Marina

This is a full 4 color 14" long of the American Bass Angler logo and is printed with UV ink to last a long time in direct sunlight. Great for Trucks, Cars and Boats. These are die cut for boats.

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This is a full 4 color 14" long of the American Bass Angler logo and is printed with UV ink to last a long time in direct sunlight. Great for Trucks, Cars with white backgroud to show up better than die cut decal.

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This is the all new ABA Summer Mesh back blue trimmed in red cap. This cap is privately labeled and has the ABA Logo in full 3D. The ABA Eagle is also stitched in 3D on the bill of the cap. A must have for every American Bass Angler plus its mesh back for summer.

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This is the all new ABA Summer Mesh back Red trimmed in blue cap. This cap is privately labeled and has the ABA Logo in full 3D. The ABA Eagle is also stitched in 3D on the bill of the cap. A must have for every American Bass Angler plus its mesh back for summer.

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2010 American Fishing Tour National Championship Information
Presented by: Triton Boats and Mercury Marine
Hosted by: Henry County Alliance
 

Championship Event Dates: Wednesday October 6, 7 and 8, All anglers compete all three days

Register Online: Click Here

PDF Printable Entry Form: Click Here
 

Championship Tournament Rules

Official Practice: Sunday October 3 ,Monday October 4 and Tuesday October 5

Onsite Registration: Saturday October 2, Paris Landing 2 - 6pm. Just after the Angler of the year weigh-in.

Location: Kentucky and Barkley (South of KY Highway 80 bridge at Canton on Barkley Lake are off limits waters)

Launch/Weigh In: Paris Landing, 400 Lodge Rd. , Buchanan, TN 38222 (Launch and Weigh in)

Host Hotels:

Buchanan Resort 785 Buchanan Resort Rd. Springville TN 38256 Phone: 1-731-642-2828 www.buchananresort.com

FishTale Lodge 14275 Hwy. 79 North Buchanan, TN 38222 Phone: 731-642-7113 www.fishtalelodge.com

Field: Top 500 American Fishing Tour Anglers by Invitation (see season rules)

Entry Fee: $150
Does not include big bass

First Prize: Triton/Mercury Boat Package

Place Paid: 15% of the field will receive cash or prizes
(with a full field of 500 anglers payout is to 75 places as shown in the published flier)

Special Drawing: Triton/Mercury Boat Package. All registered contestants qualify

Service Teams: The top anglers from each service team will be announced

Big Bass: $5,000 per day (optional and purse is based on the number of entries)

4-man team Competition: Optional

Length Limit: 15"

License Required: Tennesee and Kentucky

Mail and Online Registration: July 1, 2010 - September 17th. Top 500 must accept invitation by September 3rd. The remaining slots will be filled from a list of qualified and pre-registered anglers.
Entries after September 16 will be accessed a $25.00 late fee

Off Limits: Sunset September 18, 2010 through Safelight Sunday October 3, 2010

Qualifications:

• Contestants must have met the minimum requirements of qualification which is the successful completion of four (4) one-day tournaments, one two-day tournament.
• The top 500 national point holders plus 30 Active Duty Military will be invited to compete in the National Championship. If one or more of the top 500 do not accept the invitation, the remaining slots will be filled from a list of qualified and pre-registered anglers.

Alabama Central Couples Division Entry

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Alabama North Couples Registration

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This all new American Bass Angler Signature Team Shirt is privately labeled to American Bass Anglers and there will be no other like it. The shirt has a left chest and full back very high quality embroidered ABA logo. The left sleeve has a full embroidered American flag and also the 7 stars that represent the ABA Service teams. This custom design is made from slight heavier material higher end fabric.

These ABA Signature shirts will be limited quantity and order will be taken on first come first serve basis. Alabama Residents must pay 8% sales tax

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

• 65% Polyester/35% Cotton for reduced wrinkling
• Smaller Left Chest Logo (leaves more room for other embroidery)
• Full Back Logo
• American Flag and Service Team stars on Leave
• One of a kind
• Easy to iron and less wrinkles

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This is for entry into the American Bass Anglers BBQ Cook-Offs Sponsored by Early Times Whisky.

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Liability Release
In consideration of your accepting this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, herby, for myself, my heirs, assignees, personal representatives, executors, administrators, and next of kin release and indemnify , and hold harmless American Bass Anglers, Inc, it’s parent and affiliated companies, the officers, officials, directors, shareholders, agencies, event sponsors, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises and property used to conduct the event (“Releasees”) , with respect to any and all injury, found to have caused in whole or in part by my negligence or intentional misconduct, whether arising from the negligence of the releases, or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
 

In consideration for permission to participate in any ABA event, I (“Contestant”) hereby grant to American Bass Anglers, Inc. its assignees, event sponsors, and/or licensees (including television production companies contracted by ABA), the unconditional right to use my name, voice, image, image in a video format while participating in a cook-off, photographic likeness, biographical information, cooking tips and/or instructions in any medium whatsoever, including but not limited to video/audio productions, merchandising, promotions, articles, and/or press releases, in connection with ABA and/or the American Bass Anglers Barbeque Tour, without restriction as to changes or alterations at any time. I understand that I will not be entitled to receive any royalties or other compensation in connection with such use and waive my right to review the finished product. By my entering online I verify that I have read and understand the foregoing provisions.

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This is for entry into the American Bass Anglers BBQ Cook-Offs Sponsored by Early Times Whisky.

Click here to review event rules

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Liability Release
In consideration of your accepting this entry, I the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, herby, for myself, my heirs, assignees, personal representatives, executors, administrators, and next of kin release and indemnify , and hold harmless American Bass Anglers, Inc, it’s parent and affiliated companies, the officers, officials, directors, shareholders, agencies, event sponsors, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises and property used to conduct the event (“Releasees”) , with respect to any and all injury, found to have caused in whole or in part by my negligence or intentional misconduct, whether arising from the negligence of the releases, or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
 

In consideration for permission to participate in any ABA event, I (“Contestant”) hereby grant to American Bass Anglers, Inc. its assignees, event sponsors, and/or licensees (including television production companies contracted by ABA), the unconditional right to use my name, voice, image, image in a video format while participating in a cook-off, photographic likeness, biographical information, cooking tips and/or instructions in any medium whatsoever, including but not limited to video/audio productions, merchandising, promotions, articles, and/or press releases, in connection with ABA and/or the American Bass Anglers Barbeque Tour, without restriction as to changes or alterations at any time. I understand that I will not be entitled to receive any royalties or other compensation in connection with such use and waive my right to review the finished product. By my entering online I verify that I have read and understand the foregoing provisions.

The American Bass Anglers Barbeque Official T-Shirts. Has left chest logo as well as large back logo. "SOLD OUT"

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Thank you for considering being a concessionaire at American Bass Anglers Barbeque Tour. It is important to us to offer a variety of quality concessions to visitors, and also to ensure each concessionaire has the opportunity to make a profit at our event. Therefore, only two vendors will be permitted for each food type, i.e. one hotdog vendor, one funnel cake vendor, etc.

Each vendor will receive a 10’ x 20’ space and basic access to electrical and water service as available and generator can be used. If you have special needs for extra space, power, etc. please call (256) 777‐6045 first to ensure we can accommodate you, and then list your requests in the Special Needs section below.

FEE $100 PER EVENT 20% discount for signing up for all 5 events.

For each online concessionaire application there is 5% added to cover processing charges.  This applies only to  entries paid for by credit cards. All entries mailed in and using a check or money order are not charged any addition charges. The use of credit cards for the convenience of the concessionaire .

I agree to abide by the regulations set by American Bass Anglers and the local community. Upon receiving your application, you will be sent a list of requirements by both the Health Department and Licensing Bureau from each particular location.

Liability Release
In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, herby, for myself, my heirs, assignees, personal representatives, executors, administrators, and next of kin release and indemnify , and hold harmless American Bass Anglers, Inc, it’s parent and affiliated companies, the officers, officials, directors, shareholders, agencies, event sponsors, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises and property used to conduct the event (“Releasees”) , with respect to any and all injury, found to have caused in whole or in part by my negligence or intentional misconduct, whether arising from the negligence of the releases, or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.


Mail proof of insurance to: American Bass Anglers
Mail to: American Bass Anglers, Inc, PO Box 475, Athens, AL 35612
For more information call toll free 888-203-6222 or call Debra Talley 256.777.6045
Also visit www.ababbq.com 

If you need any assistance please call the toll
free number between 8am and 5pm Monday
through Friday CST (888) 203‐6222 or
Call Debra Talley at (256)777‐6045
 

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